SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s worst water-guzzling residents and businesses could get slapped with 300 percent taxes on their bills under drought-inspired legislation that was proposed Tuesday but faces a tough path before it could actually affect local water bills. SB789 would authorize local water departments to go to voters to encourage conservation by taxing…… MORE
Smoking Age Now 21 in Santa Clara Co.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed an ordinance that will raise the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. KRON-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1Hpd4pG ) the ordinance will go into effect on January 1 in the county but will not apply to incorporated cities. Supervisor Ken…… MORE
$700M Contract Awarded for High Speed Rail
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The board overseeing California’s high-speed rail project has voted to give a $700 million contract to consulting firm Parsons Brinckerhoff. The board unanimously approved the seven-year deal with the New York-based company on Tuesday at its meeting in Los Angeles. It came after a staff report that recommended the consultants over…… MORE
Plantiff Attorney Speaks On Upcoming Greyhound Bus Retrial
As the Greyhound Bus crash case gets a new trial, one lawyer involved in the case offers his insight. The judge says the jury got it wrong in the Greyhound Bus Crash Trial that wrapped up in March – and he granted a new trial Attorney Stuart Chandler spoke to KMJ: “There are a various…… MORE
3 Million Dollar Warrant Issued For Accused Doctor
A 3 million dollar warrant is issued for the doctor in a child molestation case. The Merced Sun Star reports the North Valley pediatrician failed to appear in court, June 9th, 2015. 35-year old Carlos Teran Miranda was accused of putting a video camera in a restroom–and recording people, even children while they were…… MORE
Warmer Temperatures Cause Power Outages
Power outages have affected parts of the Central Valley, even up to San Francisco where at least 45,000 people without electricity following two separate outages, one caused by a squirrel and another by heat. Outages may continue with the warmer temperatures – around 105 degrees on Monday in the Central Valley. “Heat can have…… MORE
“Beam Signing” Takes Place At Fresno County Historical Musuem
FRESNO (KMJ)– Construction on a museum which will house everything that makes Fresno County unique is progressing well down at Fresno Fairground, and a whose who of officials from across the valley were there Tuesday morning for a special “beam signing”. The new Fresno County Historical Museum is being built on the edge of the…… MORE
$340M in Drought-Relief Money Remains Unspent
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than $340 million allocated for various drought-relief efforts in the Golden State remains unspent, sitting in government coffers.…… MORE
More Incentives for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A $2 million program has been announced by the state treasurer, which will give small business owners and landlords…… MORE
Angels Draft Bulldogs Star in 1st Round
(KMJ) Taylor Ward is about to become a very rich young man. The Bulldogs star catcher was selected in the first round of the MLB draft Monday by the LA Angels. The two-time All-Mountain West player was taken 26th overall in the First-Year Player Draft. Ward is the 13th first-round pick out of Fresno State,…… MORE
